Last Quarter Moon
Friday, 5 June 1942 · 23:26 local in London
1942-06-05 21:26 UTC · Europe/London
Last Quarter Moon occurs at 23:26 local time in London on 5 June. Half of the visible disc is lit on the opposite side from first quarter. Morning observers get the best view of the terminator.
Moon altitude
-30°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
Last Quarter
Local date
5 Jun
1942
Viewing tips
- Best viewing is after midnight and into the morning.
- The terminator favours craters on the opposite side from first quarter.
- Twilight can still give a pleasing low-contrast view.
Visibility, honestly
Below the horizon at the exact moment — look near moonrise or moonset.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
Last Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 23:26 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
02:47
Next moonset
14:16
Next events
Calendar →Jun 1942
13
New Moon
Not visible23:02 local · Sat, Sat 13 Jun · Moon -10°
Jun 1942
21
First Quarter Moon
Above horizon22:45 local · Sun, Sun 21 Jun · Moon 29°
Jun 1942
28
Full Moon
Below horizon14:09 local · Sun, Sun 28 Jun · Moon -58°
Jul 1942
5
Last Quarter Moon
Above horizon10:58 local · Sun, Sun 5 Jul · Moon 27°